"Ya got that shirt of mine?" I asked the Doctor as we walked back to the TARDIS, Marley walking between my legs with each step, like one of those funny pet shows that were everywhere in Florida. [*takes deep breaths* That was a mouthful. How do you do that, Doc?]
That was when Doctor held up a black blouse that was drenched in salt water. He shoved it into my chest and gave a goofy smile. "Here you go, Em." I gave him an annoyed smirk as he unlocked the TARDIS door and let us both in. Doctor closed the door behind him, leaving Marley outside.
"Hey, you can't do that!" I complained, trying to maneuver my way around him.
"Do what?"
"Leave Marley out there!" I pushed him out of the way and let Marley in. I hugged him, lifted him into my arms and turned to face the Doctor.
He opened his move to speak but it faltered. Doc tried again and said, "You don't expect me to let you keep the dog in my TARDIS?"
I nodded, "When I was looking for you he one, used his wonderful nose-" I scratched under Marley's chin. "-to find you and two, he tried comforting me when I showed I was in pain when I walked. I deserve to keep this sweet little fella." I smiled and looked at the Doctor again. He sighed and turned to me, using one hand to rub his face.
"Fine, but you have full responsiblity. Now go and give him a bath." I gave him a toothy smile and pecked him on the lips, running up the stairs. I looked back. "Want to come help?" He thought for a moment and finally shook his head.
"Nah, no thanks. I'll get... the TARDIS warmed up for our next trip. I'll... be right up..." He told me looking down at the TARDIS console. My eyebrows furrowed a bit and I nodded climbing upstairs without my Doctor.
(Present Time)
Doctor: Your Doctor?
Emily: You know what, shuddup. I don't care what you say. *looks to Creator* The on air sign turned off. His turn, ain't it?
Creator: *nods* Hurry up, Doctor. We don't have all day.
Doctor: *slides into rolling chair* Finally! Allons-y!
(Story Mode)
**Doctor POV**
After Emily took Marley upstairs to bathe him, I stood there, leaning on the console. I heaved a deep sigh, thousands of thoughts bouncing off the walls of my head.
Emily... That clever, devious girl. She seemed different, as in she seemed a lot more intelligent and thoughtful, just with an awful childhood. Emily needed someone to care for her and to be with. I needed to protect her.
After about 5 minutes of thinking, I heard laughing from the restroom upstairs. I pushed myself backwards and followed the laughing.
I saw Emily facing the tub, the beagle pup covered in bubbles splashing water at Emily.
"Now, stop that!" Emily giggled. I leaned in the doorway, my lip twitched into a smile as I watched the human girl play with her new puppy. As if sensing I was there, she turned her head to meet my eyes. "And what are you doing?" Emily asked me, one eyebrow raised. I grinned.
"Nothing. Just... examining..." She pursed her lips, trying not to laugh.
"Come 'ere." She gestured next to her. I shook my head.
"No, no. I'd rather not.." I tugged at my sleeves. Emily looked at Marley and nodded. The pup leaped out of the bath and ran out. Emily then pulled my arm and turned me around, shoving me into the tub.
"You smell like salt, you dirty Timelord. Bathe." She laughed and sprinted out of the bathroom, chasing after Marley.
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Doctor? Doctor Who? (Discontinued)
FanfictionEmily Johnson wasn't the easiest person to deal with. She was a 20 year old working at minimum wage, she lived off of the government's taxes refunds, and her family abandoned her at 17 years. She trusted no one. Until she met him...
